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What characteristic of Texas longhorns made them well-suited for the cattle drives?
What characteristic of Texas longhorns made them well-suited for the cattle drives?
- Their ability to withstand extreme cold
- Their ability to run quickly
- Their ability to thrive on almost any kind of plant (correct)
- Their ability to swim long distances
Why did ranchers in Texas need to drive their cattle to railheads?
Why did ranchers in Texas need to drive their cattle to railheads?
- To escape harsh weather conditions
- To display them at livestock shows
- To graze them on more fertile land
- To reach better markets in the East (correct)
What was the common route for cattle shipped from the railheads?
What was the common route for cattle shipped from the railheads?
- Directly to Eastern markets
- To St. Louis for grazing and then to Eastern markets
- To Kansas City for auction and then to Eastern markets
- To Chicago for processing and then to Eastern markets (correct)
What was the estimated number of cattle in Texas after the Civil War?
What was the estimated number of cattle in Texas after the Civil War?
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What was a significant factor in the growth of the cattle industry in the Territory?
What was a significant factor in the growth of the cattle industry in the Territory?
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